Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
berchemiifolia
ID:
564868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 37: 31 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564200

Common Names

  • Berchemiella berchemiifolia
  • Berchemia-Leaved Berchemiella
  • Berchemia-Leaved Leatherwood

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Synonyms

  • Berchemia berchemiifolia Koidz. [unknown]
  • Chaydaia berchemiifolia Koidz. [unknown]
  • Rhamnella berchemiifolia Makino [unknown]

Description

Berchemiella berchemiifolia (also called Berchemiella, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright, spreading habit with alternate, ovate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Berchemiella berchemiifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Berchemiella berchemiifolia has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berchemiella berchemiifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take 6-8 inch cuttings from the current season’s growth and plant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Once established, Berchemiella berchemiifolia is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Berchemiella berchemiifolia

Berchemiella berchemiifolia can be found in the mountains of central and southern China.

Berchemiella berchemiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berchemiella berchemiifolia?

Berchemiella berchemiifolia

What is the common name of Berchemiella berchemiifolia?

Berchemia-leaved Berchemiella

What is the natural habitat of Berchemiella berchemiifolia?

It is found in moist forests, thickets, and meadows.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References